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üCamp18 Rally Sells Out, Waitlist Begun
Tickets for üCamp18, the annual rally of teardrop enthusiasts in the heart of Ohio’s Amish country, are sold out. All…
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Spring Hall of Fame RV Show Opens Today
The Spring Hall of Fame RV Show returns to the RV Capitol of the World and the RV/MH Hall of…
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Dealership Fire Causes About $5 Million Damage
An early morning fire has destroyed a longtime RV dealership in Marmora, Ontario, Canada. This story by Greg Davis originally appeared on…
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LKQ Revenue Increases by 16 Percent
LKQ Corp. has reported record revenue for the first quarter of 2018 of $2.72 billion, an increase of 16.1 percent as compared…
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NTP-STAG Canada Bursary Ends May 31
RV Dealers Association of Canada announced that it will award 11 bursaries valued at $1,000 each and one bursary valued at…
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Gasoline Demand at Record Highs for April
The Energy Information Administration’s latest data registers consumer gasoline demand at 9.857 million barrels per day. That is the highest…
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Trends: Couple Converts RV to Run on Tesla Model S Battery
Tom and Cait Morton live the RV lifestyle, roaming the U.S. and recounting their adventures in their Mortons on the Move blog.…
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Furrion Unveils New Antenna, A/C, and Water Heater
ELKHART, Ind. – It became clear on Monday, opening day of Furrion’s new product showcase, that the RV and marine manufacturer…
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Airstream’s Nest Earns Green Certification
Airstream’s newest product line Nest by Airstream was recently made Certified Green by TRA Certification. The manufacturer will begin labeling its RVs with TRA’s…
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All Valley RV Center Receives Ninth ‘Best’ Award
Acton, Calif.-based All Valley RV Center recently announced that it has been voted Antelope Valley’s Best RV Dealership for the…
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NATDA Webinar to Explore Digital Advertising
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) will discuss how to use digital advertising to a business’s advantage during the…
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Puyallup RV Show Celebrates 44 Years
The Puyallup RV Show will run May 3-6 at the Washington State Fair Event Center in Puyallup, Wash. This year’s event will…
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NAFTA Deal End Being Eyed for Early May
Ministers from the U.S., Canada and Mexico meeting in Washington, D.C., could agree on a revised North American Free Trade…
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Arson Suspected in Canadian RV Dealership
Cape Breton Regional Police are investigating a suspicious structure fire over the weekend at Scott MacNeil Motors, an official Keystone…
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Community: Spartan Motors Leadership Awarded for Active Military Support
Spartan Motors has been recognized by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for its ongoing support of…
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Community: LCI to Host Community Service Day
Lippert Components will host Community Day on Saturday, April 28. Team members from LCI’s facilities around the U.S. will descend…
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Arrow Distributing Release Info on 2019 Show
Arrow Distributing recently announced details for its 2019 Exhibitor’s Showcase, which will be held in Las Vegas at Bally’s Casino…
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Black Book Reports Motorized Selling Prices Down
Black Book recently reported that the average selling price for motorized RV units was $45,453 which is down $2,229 (4.6…
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Grand Design Founder Moves to Marine Industry
Bill Fenech helped build Keystone RV in 1996 and started Grand Design RV in 2012 along with his brother Ron…
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NHTSA: Recalls for Keystone RV and Forest River
Keystone RV is recalling certain 2018 Crossroads Cruiser and Volante recreational trailers. The brake wire may have been improperly attached to…
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Wells Fargo CDF Named as RVDA Platinum Sponsor
The RV Dealers Association has announced that Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) is returning as the Platinum Sponsor for…
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KPA Webinar Aimed at Reducing Workplace Gossip
HR consultant Gregory Arace will host a free webinar, provided by the Mike Molino RV Learning Center’s strategic partner KPA,…
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Mark Hernandez Takes VP Role at Navistar
Navistar International has appointed Mark Hernandez as senior VP of global manufacturing effective immediately. Hernandez replaces William H. Osborne, who announced his retirement earlier…
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LCI’s I-Beam Processing Center Breaks Ground
Lippert Components broke ground Monday on a multi-million-dollar I-beam processing center in southeast Goshen. This story by Jordan Fouts originally appeared in…
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Community: Reservations for KOA Care Camps for Children with Cancer Increase
As of Sunday, April 22, advanced reservations for Kampgrounds of America’s May 11-12 Care Camps Big Weekend were up 3.5…
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Land ‘N’ Sea Consolidates RV Show to Las Vegas
The upcoming Las Vegas show for Land ’N’ Sea, scheduled for Oct. 18 and 19, will become the supplier’s national…
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Winnebago Names New Minnie Product Sales Manager
Winnebago Towables has promoted Adam Christoffersen to product sales manager of the Minnie family of products. Before holding the position…
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Furrion Unveils New Product Showcase
Furrion has unveiled a new showroom at its Innovation Center and Institute of Technology (ICIT). The showroom showcases Furrion’s latest…
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Thetford Offers New Online Training Program
Thetford Corp. recently revised its Online Training Program. “Teaching and education are a focus for Thetford,” said Andy Bialorucki, Thetford’s…
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RV Caucus Co-Chair to Retire from Congress
U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R-Fla.), who also serves as the RV Caucus co-chair, introduced a resolution recognizing the vital impact…
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NHTSA to Host Annual Seminar May 1
The Third Annual NHTSA Seminar will be held on May 1 in Elkhart, Ind., providing an in-depth discussion on how…
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NAE/NWAN Named Smart Culture Award Honoree
National Automotive Experts (NAE/NWAN) has been recognized by Smart Business Magazineas a Smart Culture Award Honoree for 2018. “The Smart Culture…
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Zinke Signs Orders to Increase Rec Opportunities
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke recently signed two secretarial orders continuing his efforts to prioritize the Department of Interior’s…
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Indiana Gov. Holcomb to Pitch Hoosier Business to Israel and Europe
Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb will continue strengthening the state’s global partnerships in May, working to generate new economic development…
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TACO Discusses Insufficient Tourism Spending
Texas Rep. Matt Krause listened to the concerns of campground owners and industry officials Sunday about rocketing property taxes, early…
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Camping World Adding Three Locations
Camping World Holdings is expanding its national footprint by adding new SuperCenters in Lafayette, La.; Rockford, Ill.; and Wichita, Kan.;…
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LCI Expansion Groundbreaking is Monday
Lippert Components will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Lippert Components beam processing center, located on a 10-acre site…
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Fleming to Distribute Bevmit Beverage Holder
Fleming Sales Co. has been selected as a distributor for the new Bevmit beverage holder. Bevmit helps a beverage to…
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Stealth Hitches Teams with Subaru
Stealth Hitches has unveiled a patent-pending new hitch for the Subaru Outback and Crosstrek. The company also will have a…
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Cruise America Joins Apollo Auto Sales
The RV rental company Cruise America in Cumberland, R.I., has partnered with Apollo Auto Sales as part of a nationwide…
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LaGrange EDC Hires New CEO
The LaGrange County, Ind., Economic Development Corp. has hired William “Bill” E. Bradley, Jr. as its new president/CEO. Bradley will…
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Droplet Trailer Hits the Market
Droplet Trailer, a newly founded Canadian company, is aiming to change the car-camping game with a lightweight camper specifically designed…
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Equal-i-zer Teaches Teens About Manufacturing
More than 200 Utah Valley teens got a firsthand look at American manufacturing at Progress Mfg., home of the Equal-i-zer hitch and Fastway…
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Protective Donations Hit $10 Million
Protective Asset Protection’s total support for RVDA – the National RV Dealers Association – has reached more than $10 million…
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Campers Inn RV of Raleigh Breaks Ground
Campers Inn RV has started construction on a new dealership with an RV showroom and repair facility. The project is expected…
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Senate Repeals CFPB’s Vehicle Finance Guidance
The U.S. Senate has voted to pass a resolution that preserves the ability of dealers to discount vehicle loans for their…
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RVSEF Announces New Faculty
Walter Cannon, executive director of The RV Safety & Education Foundation (RVSEF) has announced the addition of Chris Dougherty to…
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LOOK Trailers to Open Additional Facility
LOOK Trailers recently announced its plans to open an additional manufacturing facility in McGregor, Texas, with production scheduled to begin in…
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ASA Introduces New Wall Mount Stereo
ASA Electronics has unveiled the new JWM90A Bluetooth Wall Mount Stereo. This newest addition to the Jensen line of stereos…
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Ally to Host Forecasting Webinar
The Ally Academy and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center are teaming up again to present the final webinar in…
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Avoid Accidents with Webinar Tips
According to OSHA, slips, trips, and falls constitute most of general industry accidents. Employees can incur back injuries, strains and…
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Mountainland RV Hit with Intense Winds
Mountainland RV suffered damage on Monday after fierce winds ripped through Cache Valley in Utah. “It sounded like a freight…
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Community: nuCamp RV Exec to Bike Across U.S. for Charity
Less than 30 days from now, Jesse Mullet, chief operating officer at nüCamp RV, will begin a West Coast to…
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CRVA Announces Newfoundland as Annual Meeting Location
The Canadian RV Association (CRVA) will hold its next Annual General Meeting from June 19-21, in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The…
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KPA Acquires Environmental Risk Management and Safety
KPA Services has acquired Environmental Risk Management & Safety (ERS), which will help strengthen KPA’s position as a provider of…
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Senate Approves Debate to Unwind CFPB Guidance
The U.S. Senate voted 50-47 on Tuesday in favor of debating whether to undo a consumer watchdog’s March 2013 guidance…
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Storm Turns Iowa Dealership Into ‘World War III’
The powerful storm that hit near Atlantic, Iowa, left significant damage behind. The lot at AC Nelson’s RV World has…
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Hearst Autos Joins CDK Global Partner Program
Hearst Autos has joined the CDK Global Partner Program, enabling Hearst Autos’ Car and Driver shopping tools to be seamlessly implemented across the…
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LGS Group Hires New Sales Engineer
LGS Group recently hired Derek Thompson as sales engineer. Thompson brings 14 years of experience in engineering and product design…
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Cruise Canada Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Cruise Canada recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. As a subsidiary of Cruise America, the international rental firm is a part…
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Torklift Announces Tie Downs Contest
Torklift recently announced the Camp With Torklift contest, giving customers the chance to outfit their truck with rust-free Talon tie…
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Trends: Crew Converts School Bus Into ‘Hobbit’ RV
The workers at Gamage Shipyard in South Bristol, Maine, are used to building and restoring boats, but school buses have…
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Camping World Announces SuperCenter Expansions
Camping World Holdings announced its expansion plans for the development of new SuperCenters in Augusta, Ga.; Marion, Ill.; and Huber…
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Winnebago Names New Executive Director
Winnebago announced that Katy Friesz has joined the company as senior manager of corporate responsibility and executive director of the…
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Spartan to Display Upfit Transit Concept at Expo
Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services will display its utility upfit Ford Transit concept vehicle at the National Association of Fleet Administrators…
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Lance Camper to Display New Rig at Overland Expo
Lancaster, Calif.-based Lance Camper will be attending the Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Ariz., on May 18 to 20 for…
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Winnebago to Develop High-Tech Manufacturing Campus
The Elkhart County Council approved a tax phase-in for Winnebago in Middlebury Saturday morning. This story by Sheila Selman originally appeared in…
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Protective Asset Protection Reveals Survey Results
Protective Asset Protection has announced the results of its latest survey addressing dealer concerns and opportunities with F&I product offerings.…
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RV Care Hosts National Meeting
The RV Care Network hosted its 3rd annual National Dealers Meeting last week in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where a record…
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SnapPad Releases New Equalizer Jack Pads
Origen RV Accessories, parent company to RV SnapPad, announced its new permanent leveling pads for Equalizer systems, SnapPad EQ Round and…
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Community: LCI Hosts H4H Home Build
Lippert Components has announced that it will host a panel build to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County. The…
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Dicor Products Promotes Matt Grierson to National OEM Sales Manager
Dicor Products has promoted Matt Grierson to OEM sales department to lead the sales efforts for Dicor Products and Seal Design. A…
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Thetford Acquires Nova Kool
Thetford Corp. recently acquired Nova Kool Mfg., a maker of refrigeration products for mobile and off-power grid applications. Terms of…
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NHTSA: Recall issued for K-Z
K-Z RV is recalling certain 2018 K-Z RV Sportsmen Classic recreational trailers, models 130RB and 150RBT. These vehicles are equipped with…
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Webinar to Cover California Overtime Pay
The California Supreme Court has adopted a new method for employers to calculate overtime. The RV Learning Center and KPA…
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REV Group CEO Gives Advice at Media Event
REV Group’sPresident and CEO Tim Sullivan recently spoke at BizTimes Media’s event. In his remarks, he offered the following advice:…
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Virginia Dealership American Family RV Opens
American Family RV recently opened on eight acres at 1259 E. Main St. in Salem, Va. This story by Tiffany Holland originally appeared in…
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RV Rental Association Opens 2018 Survey
The RV Rental Association (RVRA) is surveying operators of RV rental businesses to gauge the current state of the rental…
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ORR Outlines Priorities, Launches Website
Congressional and administration officials joined recreation industry leaders last week to mark the formal launch of the nation’s premier coalition…
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National Park Entry Fees Rise for Improvements
The National Park Service last week announced “modest” increases to park entry fees, saying the additional revenue is needed to…
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Camping World Expands Tennessee Presence
Camping World Holdings has signed an agreement to acquire Cullum & Maxey Camping Center located in Nashville, Tenn. “For over…
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Winnebago Attends White House Event
Winnebago Industries recently attended a Tax Reform for American Workers Event at the White House. The event included remarks from President…
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Proposed RV Dealership Met with Hurdles
Neighbors are upset over a controversial plan to build an RV dealership in a residential area in Golden, Colo. This story by…
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Glenn L. Banks of Banks Lumber Co. Dies at 91
Glenn Loren Banks, born Aug. 24, 1926, in Elkhart, Ind., passed away peacefully March 29 in Sarasota, Fla. He was…
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Samlex Appoints Derema Group as Representative
Samlex has appointed Derema, a national sales and marketing agency, as its national sales representatives for both RV and marine.…
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Trends: Gas Prices Rise to Highest Since 2015
GasBuddy has reported that the national average price of gasoline is now its priciest since July 2015, rising to $2.68…
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Giant RV Adds Another Location in California
Giant RV has acquired an 11-acre facility in Downey, Calif., located at 11111 Florence Avenue, where the 5 frwy meets…
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Airstream Releases Anticipated Nest Trailer
Airstream recently launched Nest, the company’s fiberglass travel trailer, representing a new chapter for the company. “There’s really nothing else like it,” said Bob…
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KOA Study: 6 Million New Campers Since 2014
Kampgrounds of America recently released its 2018 North American Camping Report, finding that more than 6 million new North American households…
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This Week in Recalls
Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with reinforced front axles.…
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Greentree Names Traeanne Reynolds as President
Greentree Business Consulting announced that Traeanne Reynolds, previous VP of sales, marketing, implementation and support for Sys2K Dealership Software, has…
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XK Glow Added to Meyer Line
XK Glow lighting is the latest edition of lines added to the 12-volt segment at Meyer Distributing. For the past…
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First Aluminum Tariffs to Hit Tuesday
The Department of Commerce will announce tariffs on common alloy aluminum sheet from China on Tuesday, and the National Marine…
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Fraudulent Online Sales a Growing Problem
The FBI issued an alert in November 2014 warning about the fraudulent online sale of cars, RVs, boats and other…
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RVDA Backs Omnia Group’s Hiring Tool
The RV Dealers Association recently endorsed Omnia Group’s employee assessment tool for hiring and retaining employees. The assessment helps dealers…
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Banks Power Offers New Tuner
Banks Power recently introduced a new L5P tuner to its Derringer line that utilizes OBD-II data. It has a horsepower…
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RVIA Details Speakers for Committee Week
The RV Industry Association recently released more information on the upcoming Committee Week meeting. In a sequel to their 2016…
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CURT Releases New Brake Control
CURT recently released the Spectrum brake control. The Spectrum controls all brake settings with a push-button rotary knob that mounts…
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Winegard Introduces AR-Driven TV Signal Finder App
Winegard Co. recently released the Winegard TV Signal Finder. The Winegard TV Signal Finder app finds available signals, showcases optimal antenna…
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Meyer Adds Ultra Wheel to Lineup
Meyer Distributing recently added the Ultra Wheel to its wheel and tire division. “Ultra Wheel provides a quality product at a competitive…
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